Software Engineer

Teamjobs are looking for a passionate Software Engineer to join the ground breaking QKDSat mission. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge, international space project, contributing directly to the development of next-generation quantum communication systems.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Work Pattern: 37.5 hours | Monday–Thursday 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 1:00 PM finish.

Contract: 6-9 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development efforts for QKD software systems.
• High level unit testing, automation and integration testing
• Coordinate with ESA and partner countries to align deliverables.
• Implement Agile workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure adherence to secure coding practices.
• SDET resources are responsible to drive development of testing frameworks.

Technical Scope:

• Languages:
• Java
• C++
• Python

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience leading software teams in high-security environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with international collaboration and ESA standards.
• High level of comfort with automation, testing strategies (SDET mindset), and DevOps practices.

If you have experience or familiarity with any of the following, we want to hear from you:

• Aerospace, defence, or space communication systems (especially mission-critical RF applications).
• Telemetry, telecommand, or satellite systems (SDR-based and digital communication architectures).
• RF system lifecycles, including EMI/EMC, environmental testing, and product certification.
• Advanced radio architectures (FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces).

Any offer is subject to full BPSS* Screening (*Baseline Personnel Security Standard), including proof of Legal Right to Work, Criminal Records Check, and Drugs Screening.

Due to security requirements on this site all worker's nationality needs to be UK, EU or NATO.